Program Analyst Level IV

Akytech Consulting LLC; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Akytech Consulting LLC is seeking a senior Program Analyst Level IV to provide high-level acquisition, program management, operations, financial, and analytical support to the JPEO-CBRND. The role entails strategic planning, lifecycle management, budget analysis, and cross-functional coordination with DoD organizations and contractors.

Key duties include preparing IGCEs and LCCEs, developing program schedules, and delivering executive briefings and reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4–10+ years of progressively responsible DoD acquisition/program management experience.
• Experience with DoDI 5000 acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience delivering executive briefings and acquisition documentation.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable experience with DoD financial management and cost estimation.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle from planning to sustainment.
• Develop acquisition strategies, lifecycle plans, and milestone documentation.
• Monitor cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and milestones.
• Prepare IGCEs, LCCEs, and acquisition documentation for leadership.
• Draft executive briefs, summaries, and program reports.
• Coordinate IPTs, IPPRs, PMRs, and senior leadership engagements.
• Maintain program records and SharePoint repositories.

Skills

Program Management

Acquisition Support

Budget Planning

Strategic Planning

Executive Communication

Stakeholder Management

Task Management

Technical Writing

Leadership Support

Cross-functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

GFEBS

JSCBIS

Job description

The Program Analyst Level IV provides senior-level acquisition, program management, operations, financial, and analytical support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This position supports strategic planning, acquisition lifecycle management, program execution, budget analysis, task management, leadership briefings, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Acquisition Management

• Support all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle including planning, development, production, sustainment, and lifecycle management.
• Assist in developing acquisition strategies, milestone documentation, life cycle management plans, and program schedules.
• Monitor program cost, schedule, technical performance, risks, and milestones.
• Conduct program analysis and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain program management tools, reports, and tracking systems.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Integrated Program Reviews (IPRs), milestone reviews, and Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), and acquisition documentation.

Program Planning & Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and execute operational events, capability demonstrations, tabletop exercises, executive meetings, and senior leadership engagements.
• Develop annual and long-range strategic plans supporting organizational objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among Government organizations, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Manage planning calendars, schedules, action items, and recurring reports.

Task & Document Management

• Serve as the primary coordinator for internal and external taskers.
• Receive, analyse, assign, monitor, and track taskers through completion.
• Build staff packages and coordinate responses with multiple organizations.
• Draft, review, and maintain:
• Memorandums
• Executive summaries
• White papers
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Briefing materials
• Meeting minutes
• Maintain electronic program records and SharePoint repositories.

Financial & Budget Support

• Assist with program budgeting, funding management, and financial planning.
• Develop obligations and outlay plans.
• Monitor expenditures, accruals, contractor invoices, and financial performance.
• Prepare support agreements (DD1144, 7600A).
• Utilise PMRT, GFEBS, JSCBIS, and ACEIT for financial and acquisition reporting.

Risk & Performance Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks.
• Evaluate acquisition strategies, technical performance, cost, and schedule.
• Recommend corrective actions to improve program execution.
• Track key performance indicators and recurring program metrics.

Executive Communication & Reporting

• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and recurring reports.
• Present strategic, operational, and technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.
• Develop Monthly Acquisition Reports (MARs), executive dashboards, and leadership updates.
• Prepare reports supporting portfolio assessments and program reviews.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with DoD organisations, external agencies, international partners, contractors, and program offices.
• Support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) initiatives when assigned.
• Build strong relationships with Government leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to resolve program issues and achieve objectives.

Administrative & Organisational Support

• Coordinate meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and executive events.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and executive summaries.
• Support supply management, facility coordination, employee onboarding, and organisational operations.
• Assist with information security procedures, policy implementation, and document control.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Management, Engineering, Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 4–10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, or CBRND programs (depending on task assignment).
• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle management under DoDI 5000.
• Experience developing executive briefings, acquisition documentation, and milestone packages.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and cost estimation is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting Government task management systems and document staffing processes.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Microsoft Project.
• SharePoint administration and document management.
• PMRT (Project Management Resource Tool).
• GFEBS.
• JSCBIS.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.

Knowledge

• DoD 5000 Acquisition Framework.
• Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Milestone Decision Reviews.
• Cost, schedule, and performance management.
• DoD documentation standards and acquisition policies.

Core Competencies

• Program Management
• Acquisition Support
• Budget Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Task Management
• Technical Writing
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Support
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting JPEO-CBRND or other DoD acquisition organizations.
• Experience with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs.
• Knowledge of CBRN defense programs and acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting senior executive leadership within the Department of Defense.
• Strong presentation and executive briefing capabilities.